Horror fans, get ready for a terrifyingly good time this August on Shudder! The popular streaming service is set to deliver a chilling lineup of new releases, featuring spine-tingling tales, psychological nightmares, and eerie mysteries that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Movies Coming to Shudder in August 2023
So, dim the lights, grab your favorite snacks, and get ready for a month of thrills and scares. Here’s what’s coming to Shudder in August:
1. The Communion Girl (Streaming on Shudder August 11th)
Directed by Victor Garcia, “The Communion Girl” takes us back to late 1980s Spain, where newcomer Sara, played by Carla Campra, tries to fit in with her peers in a close-knit small town. When she and her extroverted best friend, Rebe (Aina Quiñones), encounter a little girl holding a doll dressed for her first communion, their lives take a dark and terrifying turn. Brace yourself for a nightmare-filled journey in this haunting thriller.
2. Bad Things (Streaming on Shudder August 18th)
Directed by Stewart Thorndike, “Bad Things” follows a group of girlfriends on a weekend getaway at a snowy resort. However, what was supposed to be a relaxing escape turns into a psychological tailspin and a bloody nightmare. With the resort’s long-deceased guests seemingly coming to life, the friends find themselves trapped in a chilling and eerie world. Starring Gayle Rankin, Hari Nef, Rad Pereira, and Molly Ringwald, this horror flick promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
3. Shudder Resurrected:
Shudder is also bringing some repertory titles for its devoted audience to enjoy. These include:
- Tower: A Bright Day (Streaming on Shudder August 7th): Directed by Jagoda Szelc, this film revolves around Mula and her family, who encounter a long-lost sister just before her daughter’s First Holy Communion. As tensions rise, the family faces the fear of the unknown.
- Monument (Streaming on Shudder August 7th): Also directed by Jagoda Szelc, this mystery-thriller follows a group of students starting their internships at a remote hotel. However, they soon discover that their new workplace hides dark and sinister secrets.
- Elizabeth Harvest (Streaming on Shudder August 14th): Directed by Sebastian Gutierrez, this twisted tale revolves around a brilliant scientist with a gruesome habit. He repeatedly kills his wife, clones her, and marries her again, perpetuating a disturbing cycle.
- A Dark Song (Streaming on Shudder August 14th): Directed by Liam Gavin, this atmospheric horror film tells the story of a determined young woman and a damaged occultist who embark on a dangerous ritual in search of their desires, putting their lives and souls at risk.
- America Latina (Streaming on Shudder August 14th): Directed by Damiano D’Innocenzo and Fabio D’Innocenzo, this gripping thriller follows Massimo, a dentist who stumbles upon a girl tied up and asking for help in his cellar. What unfolds is a tale of mystery and suspense.
- Sea Fever (Streaming on Shudder August 18th): Directed by Neasa Hardiman, this claustrophobic horror movie follows the crew of a West Ireland trawler, struggling for survival against a deadly parasite in their water supply.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the darkness, as Shudder brings you these haunting stories and more this August. Whether you enjoy supernatural terrors, psychological twists, or eerie mysteries, there’s something for every horror enthusiast. So, mark your calendars and prepare for a month of screams and chills with Shudder’s terrifying lineup. Happy horror watching!